Trends to Watch in 2017: An Upsurge of Identity Politics
Something to watch unfold this year in Seattle as we try to work on the housing shortage which is leading to higher prices, is an upsurge of identity politics associated with housing. As a person of color (or POC as we’re called) I am concerned about the growing role that race is taking in our […]
What Is To Be Done?: Taking on 2017 and Beyond
Councilmember Tim Burgess’ announcement that he will not seek reelection to the Seattle City Council has sparked early conversation among people who build and operate housing about who we should support in 2017. My simple answer is no one, since it is very unlikely that a candidate will emerge that will truly represent our concerns […]
Money and Housing: “We’ve Got to Stick Together!”
Well, another Christmas Day has come and gone. For me, as an Anglo-Catholic, yesterday was only the first day of a twelve day celebration that culminates with Epiphany, the celebration of the arrival of the three wise men in Bethlehem. One of the best American movies of all time is It’s A Wonderful Life. The […]
